Inspection Coordinator

The Inspection Coordinator is a hands-on inspection position responsible for performing inspection activities while coordinating Quality inspection priorities, with a primary focus on supporting inspection across 1st and 2nd shift.

Working under the direction of the Quality Manager, the Inspection Coordinator will help prioritize and coordinate inspection activities to support production and shipment requirements. The position will perform First Article Inspection (FAI), mechanical lot inspection, final inspection, certification review, and raw material inspection.

The Inspection Coordinator will also generate inspection plan for mechanical lot and final inspection to ensure product is inspected consistently and in accordance with drawing, specification, customer, and quality system requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Quality Manager, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and prioritize inspection activities at the direction of the Quality Manager.
• Work directly with the Quality Manager to execute established inspection priorities and communicate inspection status, delays, and quality concerns.
• Provide direction and coordination of inspection workflow while remaining actively involved in hands-on inspection activities.
• Perform First Article Inspections
• Perform mechanical lot inspections, including dimensional and visual inspection of machined aerospace components.
• Perform final inspection to verify product conformity prior to release and shipment.
• Review certifications and manufacturing documentation for completeness, accuracy, traceability, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform raw material receiving inspection, including review of material certifications, specifications, heat/lot traceability, and applicable test reports.
• Generate and maintain inspection plans for mechanical lot and final inspection based on engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and established sampling requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T;, specifications, purchase orders, and customer quality requirements.
• Utilize precision measuring equipment including micrometers, calipers, height gages, thread gages, comparators, and other inspection equipment.
• Identify and document nonconforming product and communicate quality concerns to the Quality Manager and appropriate departments.
• Ensure inspection records and quality documentation are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Assist inspectors with technical questions, inspection methods, drawing interpretation, and inspection requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Engineering, Shipping, and other departments to support production and shipment schedules.
• Ensure inspection activities are performed in accordance with AS9100, company procedures, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to inspection efficiency, inspection planning, and product quality.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional inspection work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Function: Manufacturing
Experience Level: Entry Level